Veterinary Technician Conference Sep. 26, 2009 Paramount Plaza Gainesville, FL

About the Speakers

Dr. Melinda Merck

Dr. Merck assists investigators of animal cruelty with crime scene investigation as well as the examination of live and deceased victims. She frequently testifies as a forensic veterinary expert for animal cruelty cases around the country, including cases involving animal hoarding, dog fighting and animal torture. She most recently was the veterinary forensics expert on the football player, Michael Vick, dog fighting case.

Dr. Merck is the author of the textbook, “Veterinary Forensics: Animal Cruelty Investigation,” by Blackwell Publishing and the co-author of the book “Veterinary Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement.” She frequently provides training for veterinary and law enforcement professionals nationwide on the use of veterinary medical knowledge in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases.

Dr. Merck lives in Gainesville, Florida, with an assortment of dogs and cats, many rescued from cruelty cases. 
 

Dr. Heather Wamsley

Heather Wamsley received a Bachelor of Science in bacteriology with honors in May 1995, a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine with honors in May 2000, and a PhD in molecular biology and infectious disease in May 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, DVM) and University of Florida (PhD). After veterinary school, Heather completed a total of four-years of specialty clinical training: one year as a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Rotating Intern at The Animal Medical Center in New York, New York and three years as a Veterinary Clinical Pathology Resident at University of Florida. She is licensed to practice in New York and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Clinical Pathology Specialty.
 

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